YouTuber Dunkey now has an indie publishing label
pcgamer.comAfter 11 years of making YouTube videos, Dunkey (aka videogamedunkey) is breaking into the indie publishing world, setting up BigMode with his wife Leah.
He announced his new label in the five-minute video «My Indie Game Publishing Company,» in which he claims he's «sick of waiting on the sidelines waiting for great games to appear,» instead wanting to get involved in making them happen.
«I've been on YouTube for 11 years now, and one of the core themes of my channel has always been to slam dunk soulless cash grabs into the garbage can and lift up and praise the truly inspired works of art in this medium,» he said. «For years and years and years I have always sought out the very best indie games out there, and have tried to do them justice, putting millions of eyes on the games that actually deserve attention.»
Dunkey called the label «a harmonious continuation» of his channel, adding that his «number one priority is to publish some of the very best games out there.» He continued: «I want BigMode to act as my seal of approval, which is something that I do not apply lightly. I am not looking for creative control over your games, but I do want to be involved.»
If Dunkey's indie label results in as little as a single indie game getting out the door that otherwise wouldn't have then it's a success. I support any content creator who wants to use their resources and reach to help grow the indie scene, so I say good luck and godspeeed.September 22, 2022
The video mostly emphasises the fact that Dunkey's played a lot of games, which apparently makes him qualified to publish them. He also says that the developers are at the forefront of BigMode, saying the label «will be all about building up the games and the developers,» and
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